Coffee service is tucked in the far corner of the counter. Durable porcelain mugs with the look of hand-thrown pottery and hammered metal sugar bowls are paired with a dark rattan serving tray — easily ported to other locations in the home.

"We lost a lot of space to make a big design statement," says interior designer Linda Woodrum, when reflecting on the home's scaled-down dining area. "So when you select furnishings, you really want to push the envelope."

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A series of ceramic temple-style jars stand sentry over the dining area. "I wanted to keep that under-shelf area shiny because everything above it is rustic. You are always looking for contrasting textures," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

Rain, panel paintings by James Linehan, incorporate fine art and found objects. "This is simple, clean and direct," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. "It just works. We put it in place and said, 'This is it.' "